CVE-2002-1523: Directory traversal vulnerability in Daniel Arenz Mini Server 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1523 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mini server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Daniel Arenz Mini Server 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) ../ (dot-dot slash) or (2) ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: daniel arenz

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

daniel arenz mini server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-server || rpm -q mini-server || mini-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-server sudo apt install mini-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold mini-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mini-server sudo dnf downgrade mini-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1523?

mini server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1523 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1523 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1523 affect?

CVE-2002-1523 affects mini server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Daniel Arenz Mini Server 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) ../ (dot-dot slash) or (2) ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1523?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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